Scientists have long known that inherited neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or motor neuron ...

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Huntington’s disease is a genetic condition that is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern.The genetic change that causes Huntington’s disease ...

Australian researchers say they have identified a gene mutation that causes the skin disease psoriasis. A chronic inflammatory condition, psoriasis causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin. Some ...

An international research team reveals new molecular mechanisms associated with pathogenic mutations in the protein ...

Most mutations that cause disease by swapping one amino acid out for another do so by making the protein less stable, according to a major study of human protein variants that was published in Nature ...

A study suggests overactive VCP may contribute to ALS nerve damage by disrupting nuclear pore proteins in genetic ALS.

Mutations in the tumor suppressor TP53 are a common cause of cancer, making the altered protein an attractive target for ...

CONNECTICUT — Close gatherings over the Thanksgiving holiday could cause an uptick in emergency room visits in Connecticut due to a trio of respiratory illnesses that typically rise this time of year, ...